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NTT Security Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the privately-owned concern WhiteHat Security, the application security provider committed to securing applications that run enterprises’ businesses. Post-acquisition, WhiteHat Security will operate as an independent and wholly-owned subsidiary of the NTT Security Corporation.

As a result of this acquisition, NTT Security will “provide the world’s most comprehensive end-to-end cyber security solutions”. Together, andworking hand-in-hand, the two organisations will address enterprise security needs that range from IT infrastructure through to critical business applications covering the full lifecycle of digital transformation.

This acquisition expands NTT Security’s portfolio, allowing its customers and partners to benefit from WhiteHat Security’s cloud-based Application Security Platform. For their part, WhiteHat Security’s customers and partners will have access to NTT Security’s consulting and advisory services, along with its next generation platform-based Managed Security Services.

“NTT Security’s overarching goal is to provide comprehensive, game-changing cyber security solutions that address the broader needs of digital transformation,” explained Katsumi Nakata, CEO at NTT Security. “WhiteHat Security is recognised globally as a leader and pioneer in the field of application security cloud services and DevSecOps spaces. By bringing WhiteHat Security into our portfolio, we are now well positioned to deliver on our vision of securing a smart and connected society by providing comprehensive security solutions for enterprises undergoing digital transformation.”

Craig Hinkley, CEO of WhiteHat Security, responded: “WhiteHat Security has been at the centre of application security, providing wide-reaching solutions to its customers and partners, and we will continue to invest in our people and technologies to maintain that leadership. The synergy between our two security-focused companies will enable our partners, customers and prospects alike to benefit from our combined cyber security solutions.”

NTT Security and WhiteHat Security will continue to invest in emerging technologies to secure their customers’ businesses. The acquisition enhances NTT Security’s ability to deliver high-performing and effective application security at a global scale.